Chapter 727

But this...

Was ultimately just self-deception.

He had to wake up and continue to consume and overdraw himself when his spirit was extremely exhausted.

That feeling.

It was like a middle school student who had been attending classes for months.

Or like a corporate slave who had been hollowed out by overtime from the inside out.

……

And on the other side.

Taloran's encounter made even 'Silver Wolf' feel sympathy.

Witnessing the death of his loved ones and being hinted by 'SCP-3999' that Taloran was actually the one responsible for this massacre.

That he didn't have a mental breakdown or fall into madness was already brave enough and his heart was tough enough.

If it were her, she would have probably committed suicide long ago, letting 'SCP-3999' achieve its goal.

……

In the picture.

Taloran slowly raised his hand and held the phone in front of him, his movements stiff, as if his joints were rusted.

He looked at the files that had been rewritten over and over again and cleared everything in one breath.

Perhaps feeling that his actions were interesting, 3999 did not make trouble at this time, but waited for him to re-edit the format of the SCP file.

In an instant, Taloran returned to the original site, his wrist recovered as before, and his body was no longer tired...

Except for his spirit, he felt he was about to dry up.

"Is all this worth it?" The voice asked curiously, seemingly never having seen such a stubborn guy.

Can a human spirit become as hard as gold and stone for a vague slogan, for an unreachable dream?

"What are you insisting on? Who are you insisting for?"

"Is it for your family? Or for some friend?"

"But apart from yourself, no one will know your pain, and no one will remember the reincarnation you experienced time and time again."

"Then are you doing it for yourself?"

"Then why not agree to my deal? I can satisfy all your desires; even if you want the rivers to flow with milk and honey, I can help you realize it."

"For..." Taloran sat on the office chair, getting a brief but precious respite.

Resting for a moment, he didn't feel better; instead, an irresistible drowsiness attacked him.

He cheered himself up and continued to fight.

"For the nobility that belongs only to humanity!"

【Item #: SCP-3999】

【Danger Level: Apollyon】

【Special Containment Procedures:】

【'SCP-3999' is currently uncontainable and is facilitating a ZK-class reality failure scenario.】

【The most feasible plan is for a portrait of 'SCP-3999' to be placed on a pedestal made of pure granite, using the Ionic architectural style.】

【This pedestal must be placed in the center of a 5m×5m square concrete containment cell, which must be monitored continuously by no fewer than 2 armed guards who have received information hazard resistance and suppression training.】

As the text fell, Taloran was already in the containment cell.

He turned his eyeballs with interest, his gaze falling on the portrait.

The content inside exceeded the limits of human language; 3999's appearance constantly changed and distorted, like a mass of amorphous sludge, making one's hair stand on end.

"Thank God, you are not me, and I am not you." Taloran smiled from the heart.

"You did all this for this?" 3999 was a bit confused, feeling as if it had been fooled.

The form in the portrait instantly boiled, amorphous limbs and melting facial features trying to pounce on Taloran, but failing to even make the man frown.

"Does this count as a small victory for me?" Taloran smiled, but was not proud at all.

What exactly is 3999?

And how should he defeat it?

Can he defeat it?

Can it be defeated...

While deep in thought, 3999 sighed and deleted

【No fewer than 2 armed guards who have received information hazard resistance and suppression training monitored continuously.】

Added 【'SCP-3999' cannot be contained.】

Thus, the struggle between the two continued.

【'SCP-3999' will be sent as a gift to the Serpent's Hand along with Researcher Taloran.】

【All Serpent's Hand operators will be informed that 'SCP-3999' is a very important creation of the Fifth Church.】

【And Researcher Taloran will receive Class-C amnestics and be given a cover identity—he is Brian Frederick Bundisky, a high-ranking leader of the Fifth Church.】

【All Serpent's Hand operators should be informed that under no circumstances should 'SCP-3999' be separated from Researcher Taloran.】

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Taloran: "Don't always think that you can make me yield by using these means; implanting false memories is of no use to me."

"Why don't you let them separate us? You are not me; you are a real anomaly. If you regain your freedom, wouldn't you be able to do whatever you want?"

"Is there something restraining you? Once you leave my body, will you die on the spot?"

Saying this, Taloran deleted

【All Serpent's Hand operators should be informed that under no circumstances should 'SCP-3999' be separated from Researcher Taloran.】

"Heh, you think you've caught my weakness? Then you can try."

"I will let you experience the ultimate bliss of the world; I guarantee that in the entire human civilization, apart from you, no one will be able to experience that kind of happiness!"

……

【Item #: SCP-3999】

【Danger Level: Apollyon】

【Special Containment Procedures:】

【'SCP-3999' is currently uncontainable and is facilitating a ZK-class reality failure scenario.】

【The most feasible plan is for 'SCP-3999' to be contained in 'SCP-2432'; this containment measure will result in a spatial anomaly gap of approximately 3m×25cm×25cm within 'SCP-2432'.】

【This gap is designated as 'SCP-2432-1', and it will pass through the wall of 'SCP-2432' at a corner. It will usually be covered by a television.】

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【Passing through this gap will lead to a space with the same furnishings, decor, and anomalous properties as 'SCP-2432'.】

【Although the layout is similar, this room copied from 'SCP-2432' lacks the same gap exit designated as 'SCP-2432-1', so it is not a perfect replica of 'SCP-2432'.】

【……】

3999: "Imprisoning me in a broken hotel is indeed a genius idea, but you still underestimate me too much."

"Why would you think that just by relying on such an SCP, you could contain me?"

"I only need to add this line of description, and this small, broken, and messy place will disappear from this world completely."

【When 'SCP-3999' is removed from 'SCP-2432', 'SCP-2432-1' disappears rapidly. All further testing is prohibited by O5-█.】

Taloran silently deleted 3999's description, feeling no regret, just shaking his head and saying:

"Try it a little; the world has restarted so many times, we should always try to see if there is an SCP suitable for you, a containment cell that can accommodate you."

"But I think we should still separate you from me; that would be good for everyone, don't you think?"

【Researcher Taloran is forcibly removed from 'SCP-3999'】

3999 kept a small segment—【Researcher Taloran】

"Can you have fewer of these boring little tricks?" 3999 asked, while expanding the half-sentence to

【Researcher Taloran always remains with 'SCP-3999'】

The words of the two instantly fought together.

【Researcher Taloran】

【Researcher Taloran is terminated】

【Researcher Taloran】